MMA athletes often struggle to rake in love and adulation because of the savage nature of the sport. But the world of mixed martial arts is filled with examples that prove this stereotype wrong. And the UFC’s lightweight contender, Esteban Ribovics Marijan, is one such fighter to have proven so. Despite amassing 13 victories and just one defeat in his professional MMA career, he is one of the many fighters who have filled their social media profiles with love letters to their significant half.

Today, let’s get to know about the romantic interest of Esteban Ribovics. So, without any further ado, let’s dive right into it!

Meet Mica Bauza, Esteban Ribovics’ partner

It has been about 7 years since ‘El Gringo’ and Mica Bauza got married. While not much is known about Bauza, Ribovic has made sure to reveal some insights into his adorable relationship. Be it their anniversary, or Bauza’s birthday, the UFC star seldom loses a chance to express his love on social media. One such post on Instagram, dating back to March 2023, flaunted a ring on Bauza’s finger.

Revealing his love for his wife, Ribovics quoted, “Living it with you, for me is the glory.. Because you know me, because you were and are in good times and worse times, because you bring out the best in me, because there is no better companion than you… Because I simply love you with all my life.. Because I choose you FOREVER”

With more than 2300 followers on Instagram, and about 258 posts, Bauza has guarded her personal life pretty securely. Even her IG account isn’t open to the public. But one thing is certain. She has always supported the UFC lightweight prospect during his fights, and can often be spotted beside him.

But where does Ribovics hail from? What flag does he wear after rising victorious in the Octagon? Let’s find out!

Where is Esteban Ribovics from? 

Ribovics hails from the land of Tartagal, a tropical city in the northern part of Argentina. Fighting as a proud Argentinian from Salta, ‘El Gringo’ is affiliated with the Afla Team, situated in Cordoba, Argentina. He entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship by securing a phenomenal win at Dana White’s Contender Series, back in 2022. However, his debut in the UFC didn’t go as planned, and he lost the bout via a unanimous decision. 

But that didn’t stop the Argentinian mixed martial artist from climbing up the ladder. He won his next bout against Kamuela Kirk at UFC 290 via a unanimous decision. But it was his last fight against Terrance McKinney that put him up on the pedestal. He defeated the ‘T-Wrecks’ in just 37 seconds with a phenomenal kick to the head.

And now, ‘El Gringo’ is all set to fight the Mexican-American prospect, Daniel Zellhuber, at UFC 306. It is indeed an honor to fight at the MMA promotion’s debut at The Sphere, Las Vegas. But do you think his wife’s support will be enough for Ribovics to claim a victory over the ‘Golden Boy’? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.